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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formed a three-member committee to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma related to a “cash-at-home” controversy. The panel includes senior advocate P.V. Acharya, Justice Aravind Kumar of the Supreme Court, and Madras High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava.
Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked controversy during a visit to flood-hit Kanpur Dehat by suggesting the Ganga's floodwaters were there to cleanse a woman's feet, offering a path to heaven. This remark drew criticism from opposition parties, who deemed it insensitive amidst the suffering of flood-affected residents.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, released on August 14. The film clashed with 'War 2' but dominated the box office. 'Coolie' earned approximately Rs 65 crore in India on its opening day. Overseas collections are estimated at Rs 75 crore. The film's worldwide collection reached around Rs 140 crore.
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Congress plans a comprehensive audit of the 2019 Lok Sabha voters' list, alleging irregularities. KC Venugopal highlighted that opposition parties lost in 48 constituencies by narrow margins. He claimed PM Modi's mandate wasn't genuine, citing Rahul Gandhi's allegations of electoral fraud.
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